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[US cities climate differences][1] 2. Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area? a. Variability of natural vegetation cover. b. Use of low reflective materials for roofing and use of heat absorbing/trapping building materials c. Urban design and layout of infrastructure Now that you saw the significant effect of UHI in the US cities, can you provide data and information for your own place of residence? [AN EVALUATION OF THE INFLUENCE OF LAND-USE/LAND-COVER CHANGE ON THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF FEDERAL CAPITAL CITY (ABUJA) USING REMOTE SENSING AND GIS BY USMAN ISOYIZA JOY MSC/SCIE/09613/2008/2009 ][2] According to the above study natural land cover is the single most evident factor affecting UHI in Abuja and environs. Compare the two images in terms of reasons that contribute to the UHI effect of the city. ![Abuja][3] ![Zuma Rock][4] Reduction in natural land cover as evidence between the Abuja Federal Capital city and its neighboring Zuma Rock settlement is the main factor that affects the UHI. 3. Which are the measures you would propose? Concerted policy on maintaining natural vegetation cover and replacing of those lost due to anthropogenic effects as well as natural effects. 4. Is UHI effect concerning policy making in your area? Yes it is. Do you know of policies in your community that are planned to reduce the UHI effect? Provide us with information regarding any visible results. According to the foregoing study, due to massive greening of the urban area of Abuja there was a reduction in surface temperature records between the years 2001 to 2006. [1]: http://www.climatecentral.org/news/urban-heat-islands-threaten-us-health-17919 [2]: http://kubanni.abu.edu.ng:8080/jspui/bitstream/123456789/5207/1/AN%20EVALUATION%20OF%20THE%20INFLUENCE%20OF%20LAND%20USE%20LAND%20COVER%20CHANGE%20ON%20THE%20SURFACE%20TEMPERATURE%20OF%20FEDERAL%20CAPITAL%20CITY%20ABUJA%20USING%20REMOTE%20SENSING%20AND%20GIS.pdf [3]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14466356831107079.jpg [4]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14466360673371281.jpg